Centering
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Committed to a shared life centered on Jesus, Centering Community is a people learning to live into three marks sharing our community: Ecumenical, Centered, Here. Centering Community is about participation and formation– about choosing a way of life with others, grounded in Jesus and shaped by practice.
For more details about our shared life and commitments, scroll down.

The Centering Community at Westwinds
Following Jesus. Growing Together. Loving Our City.
We’re learning to become a people marked by a shared life centered on Jesus and shaped by practice. We call this shared life Centering Community.
To be part of Centering Community is to lean into three Marks shaping our shared life– three movements we’re learning to walk in, together:
To be part of Centering Community is to lean into three Marks shaping our shared life– three movements we’re learning to walk in, together:
- Ecumenical — Rooted in the history and hospitality of the global Church.
- Centered — Practicing our faith together through shared rhythms passed down from Jesus and the Church.
- Here — Being present to God and one another in this place, at this time, with these people
Shared Responsibility for Our Life Together
We ask that each person in Centering Community commit to two practical rhythms that strengthen our shared life:
Give financially as part of your rhythm
There’s no set amount. But consistency matters. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Your generosity supports our shared work and our local and global partners.
Join a Team: Serve others alongside others
Every table, team, and gathering is carried by people who show up. Find a way to serve. Not sure how? We can help you find your fit.
If you’re longing for deeper connection and purpose, Centering Community is your next step. Come be the Church with us.